The first CD release for this iconic LP release from 1985 that introduced to a whole new audience the sounds of Black vocal groups from before the rock and roll era. To make up this excellent 2CD set the original LPs 16 cuts are now expanded by 34 more tracks spanning 1932 to 1947.

The jump and jive acts on this collection, most of whom were inspired by The Ink Spots and The Mills Brothers were the major influence on the doo-wop groups who emerged in the late 1940s and ruled R&B throughout the '50s.

Spectacular harmonies with sparse instrumental backing make this a unique listening experience and pay special attention to The Jones Boys Sing Band who impersonate an entire orchestra with just their voices!

1. I'D RATHER DRINK MUDDY WATER - CATS AND THE FIDDLE
2. HEEBIE JEEBIES - THREE KEYS
3. THAT DOGGONE DOG OF MINE - THREE KEYS
4. MY SUGAR WALKS DOWN THE STREET - QUINTONES
5. WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS - THE CHARIOTEERS
6. THAT'S ON JACK THAT'S ON - CATS AND THE FIDDLE
7. ITS SLEEPY TIME IN HAWAII - JONES BOYS SING BAND
8. MY BUDDY BLUES - FIVE BREEZES
9. RETURN, GAL OF MINE - FIVE BREEZES
10. I MISS YOU SO - CATS AND THE FIDDLE
11. I'M THROUGH - THREE SHARPS AND A FLAT
12. LOVE GROWS ON THE WHITE OAK TREE - THREE PEPPERS
13. SOMEBODY LOSES, SOMEBODY WINS - THREE KEYS
14. SWEET LOUSIE - CABINEERS
15. SWINGING AT THE CANDY STORE - THREE SHARPS AND A FLAT
16. SWING OUT UNCLE WILSON - THREE PEPPERS
17. THE JIVE IS JUMPIN' - THE FOUR CLEFS
18. I LIKE PIE, I LIKE CAKE - THE FOUR CLEFS
19. NUTS TO YOU - CATS AND THE FIDDLE
20. 'MURDER' HE SAYS - FOUR VAGABONDS
21. HIT THAT JIVE JACK - FOUR VAGABONDS
22. MILK SHAKE STAND - THE THREE BARONS
23. COMIN' IN ON A WING AND A PRAYER - FOUR VAGABONDS
24. ROSIE THE RIVETER - FOUR VAGABONDS
25. OOH LOOK A THERE AIN'T SHE PRETTY - THE CHARIOTEERS